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P.S. 121 Queens vs P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Public · South Ozone Park

P.S. 121 Queens

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

Public · Forest Hills

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

P.S. 121 Queens and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in South Ozone Park and Forest Hills. P.S. 121 Queens leads on student diversity; P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 85/100 (P.S. 121 Queens) vs 97/100 (P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway).

How they compare

P.S. 121 Queens compared with P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway, metric by metric
MetricP.S. 121 QueensP.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Overall rating
85/100
97/100 (leads)
ELA proficiency
84%
96% (leads)
Math proficiency
86%
97% (leads)
Attendance
92%
95% (leads)
Student diversity
73% (leads)
72%
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
95/100
95/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 121 Queens or P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway a better fit?
P.S. 121 Queens and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in South Ozone Park and Forest Hills. P.S. 121 Queens leads on student diversity, while P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do P.S. 121 Queens and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway compare on test scores?
P.S. 121 Queens: 84% ELA proficiency and 86% math proficiency. P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway: 96% ELA and 97% math.
What grades do P.S. 121 Queens and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serve?
P.S. 121 Queens serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.

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